Martin Professional Exterior 600 User manual

Exterior 600
user manual

©1998, 2000 Martin Professional A/S, Denmark.
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permission in writing from Martin Professional A/S,
Denmark.
Printed in Denmark.
P/N 35000020, Rev. G

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table of
CONTENTS
Introduction and Safety 4
Safety precautions...................................................................................................................4
About this manual....................................................................................................................4
Lamp Installation 5
Compatible lamps....................................................................................................................5
Maximum lamp usage..............................................................................................................5
Installing the lamp....................................................................................................................5
Optimizing lamp alignment ......................................................................................................6
AC Power Connection 7
Tapping the power supply........................................................................................................7
Wiring the mains lead..............................................................................................................9
Data Connection 10
Recommended cable.............................................................................................................10
Building the data link..............................................................................................................10
Terminating the link ...............................................................................................................11
Installation 12
Location and orientation ........................................................................................................12
Fastener spacing and type ....................................................................................................12
Adjusting pan and tilt .............................................................................................................12
Address, Settings, and Software 13
About uploaders.....................................................................................................................13
Setting address and mode.....................................................................................................14
Setting personalities ..............................................................................................................15
Programming MC-X scenes...................................................................................................15
Running a test sequence with the MPBB1 ............................................................................18
Calibrating effects with the MPBB1 .......................................................................................18
Manual control.......................................................................................................................18
Installing software..................................................................................................................18
Stand-alone Operation 20
Stand-alone settings..............................................................................................................20
General procedure for changing stand-alone settings...........................................................21
Programming a single fixture.................................................................................................21
Synchronizing stand-alone operation ....................................................................................22
Controller Operation 23
Martin RS-485 control............................................................................................................23
DMX-512 control....................................................................................................................23
Operating the lamp................................................................................................................23
Operating the mechanical effects..........................................................................................24
Cold weather operation..........................................................................................................24
Operating status ....................................................................................................................25
Basic Service and Maintenance 26
Opening and closing the electronics section .........................................................................26
Replacing fuses.....................................................................................................................26
Changing lenses....................................................................................................................26
Maintaining the seal...............................................................................................................27
Cleaning the housing.............................................................................................................27
Changing the mains lead.......................................................................................................27
DMX Protocol 28
Troubleshooting 29
Specifications 30

4 Exterior 600
section 1
INTRODUCTION AND SAFETY
Thank you for selecting the Martin Exterior 600. This automated luminaire combines a range of architectural lighting
effects with extremely bright output in an attractive aluminum housing designed for permanent outdoor installation.
Safety precautions
The Exterior 600 is not for domestic use. It presents potential risks due to electric shock, heat and ultraviolet radia-
tion burns, lamp explosion, falls, high-intensity light, and fire. A thorough understanding of the dangers, genuine con-
cern for safety, and attention to detail are required to prevent accidents. Read this manual before powering or installing
the fixture, follow the safety precautions listed below and observe the warnings in this manual and printed on the fix-
ture, and always double check the safety conditions. If you have questions about how to operate the Exterior 600,
please contact your Martin dealer for assistance.
• ALWAYS disconnect the fixture from AC power and allow it to cool for 20 minutes before:
- Changing the transformer or ballast settings
- Installing or removing the lamp
- Checking or replacing fuses
- Removing any cover or part from the fixture
• ALWAYS keep combustible materials at least 1 meter (39 inches) away from the fixture. Keep flammable
materials well away from the fixture.
• For protection against dangerous electric shock, ALWAYS ground (earth) the fixture electrically. Use only
a source of AC power that complies with local building and electrical codes.
• Replace defective or worn out lamps immediately. Replace working lamps before usage exceeds the maxi-
mum service life.
• ALWAYS use at least one fastener in each of the 4 curved mounting slots in the base.
• ALWAYS refer any service operation not described in this manual to a qualified technician.
• NEVER illuminate surfaces within 1 meter (39 inches) of the fixture.
• NEVER place filters or other materials over the lens or front glass plate.
• NEVER operate the fixture if the ambient temperature (Ta) exceeds 40° C (104° F).
• NEVER stare directly into the light.
• NEVER operate the fixture without all lenses and covers installed: an unshielded lamp emits dangerous
UV radiation that can cause burns and eye damage, and it can explode without warning.
• NEVER modify the fixture or install other than genuine Martin accessories.
About this manual
This user manual covers the Exterior 600 with version 1.5 software. The latest Exterior 600 news, documentation, and
software is available from the Martin Professional web site at http://www.martin.dk.

5Lamp Installation
section 2
LAMP INSTALLATION
This section describes how to install and adjust a lamp.
Compatible lamps
The Exterior 600 is designed to use the lamps listed below. Installing other lamps may damage the fixture.
Maximum lamp usage
The quartz bulb weakens over time, significantly increasing the risk of lamp explosion. Replace the lamp no later than
indicated in the table above.
Installing the lamp
WARNING!
Always disconnect the fixture from AC power and allow it to cool before
installing the lamp.For protection against lamp explosion, allow a hot lamp to
cool for at least 2 minutes before removing the access plate.
Lamp Average life Replace by Color temp. Output P/N
Philips MSD 575 2000 h 2200 h 6000K 78 lm/w 97010202
Philips MSR 575/2 1000 h 1200 h 7200K 85 lm/w 97010201
Osram HSR 575/2 1000 h 1200 h 6000K 85 lm/w 97010200
Osram HSD 575 3000 h 3600 h 7200K 78 lm/w 97010207
Lamp adjustment

6 Exterior 600
1. Isolate the fixture from AC power. If it is hot, allow it to cool for at least 2 minutes before proceeding.
The lamp is under high pressure when hot and can explode: use safety goggles to protect your eyes.
2. Remove the nut from the long bolt at the top of the fixture and remove the bolt. Loosen the bot-
tom bolt slightly, if necessary, and tilt the rear section back no more than 45° to avoid damaging
the electrical conduit beneath the fixture.
3. Remove the 4 Allen screws from the lamp access plate. Remove the access plate and the rub-
ber seal.
4. Remove the 2 Phillips screws from the lamp-socket assembly. Gently pull out the assembly.
5. If changing the lamp, remove the old lamp from the socket.
6. Holding the new lamp by its ceramic base - do not touch the glass - insert it firmly and squarely
into the lamp socket.
7. Clean the glass bulb with the wipe supplied with the lamp, particularly if your fingers touched the
glass. A clean, lint-free cloth wetted with alcohol may also be used.
8. Re-insert the lamp assembly. Replace the 2 Phillips screws.
9. Optimize lamp alignment and then close the fixture as described below.
Optimizing lamp alignment
The lamp holder is adjusted at the factory; precise alignment may be necessary due to slight variations between lamps.
1. Apply power to the fixture and allow it to reset. Strike the lamp.
2. Remove the nut from the long bolt at the top of the fixture and remove the bolt. Tilt the rear sec-
tion back no more than 45° to avoid damaging the electrical conduit beneath the fixture.
3. Remove the 4 Allen screws from the lamp access plate. Remove the access plate and the rub-
ber seal.
4. Center the hot-spot (the brightest part of the beam) by turning the 3 adjustment screws one at a
time to move the hot-spot diagonally across the beam. If there is no hot-spot, adjust until the
light is even.
5. To reduce the hot-spot, pull the lamp back towards you by turning all three screws clockwise 1/
4-turn at a time until the light is evenly distributed.
6. If the light is brighter around the edge than it is in the center, or if light output is low, the lamp is
too far back in the reflector. Move the lamp forward by turning the adjustments screws counter-
clockwise 1/4-turn at a time until the light is bright and evenly distributed.
7. Check the condition of the lamp access seal. Replace with a new one (P/N 20620050) if the seal
is torn, cracked or brittle.
8. Place the seal on the back of the lamp access plate. Insert the 4 Allen screws through the plate
and install. Tighten the Allen screws with a torque of 3 N.m (2.2 Ft-Lbs). With this torque, the
seal will be compressed by about one-third.
9. Tilt the rear section into position and replace the long bolt and lock nut.

7ACPowerConnection
section 3
AC POWER CONNECTION
The Exterior 600 is available with a power supply for operation at 200/230/245 V, 50 Hz and 208/227 V, 60 Hz; and
with a special transformer for operation at 277 V, 60 Hz. This section describes how to tap the power supply for the
local AC voltage and frequency and how to connect the Exterior 600 to AC power.
Do not connect the Exterior 600 to an electrical dimmer system: doing so can damage the electronics.
Warning The fixture is supplied with a weatherproof power cable. However, note that if
there is a breach or cut at any point along the power cable (for example at a
connection point), and if this is exposed to water, moisture can be drawn up
the inside of the cables due to the vacuum effect from the heat generated
during operation. When installing the product outdoors, always ensure that
the fixture is protected from water ingression from inside its power cable by:
• Protecting the connectors on the power cables in a weatherproof housing, or a
weatherproof electrical junction box, or
• Using IP65 rated cord caps, or
• Replacing the supplied cable with one that connects directly inside the fixture.
IMPORTANT!
Check voltage and frequency settings before applying power.
Tapping the power supply
Verify settings
The voltage and frequency settings must match the local AC power supply! The factory-set power supply tappings are
printed on the serial number label on the back plate. Operating at the incorrect power setting can result in poor light
output, greatly reduced lamp life, overheating and damage to the fixture. If the setting does not match your local AC
voltage and frequency, then the power supply must be retapped as described below.
Changing voltage and frequency settings, standard power supply
WARNING!
Disconnect the fixture from AC power before removing any cover.
Local AC Supply Transformer Ballast
Frequency Voltage Setting Terminal Setting Terminal
50 Hz
200-210 V 210 V 4200 V / 50 Hz 7
210-220 V 210 V 4230 V / 50 Hz 10
220-235 V 230 V 6230 V / 50 Hz 10
235-240 V 230 V 6245 V / 50 Hz 12
240-260 V 250 V 8245 V / 50 Hz 12
60 HZ 200-217 V 210 V 4208 V / 60 Hz 4
217-240 V 230 V 6227 V / 60 Hz 7

8 Exterior 600
1. Make sure the Exterior 600 is isolated from AC power. Remove the
10 Allen screws from the rear cover plate. Pull off the plate and seal.
2. Find the row in the above table with the local AC frequency and
voltage. Follow the row to the right to find the correct trans-
former and ballast tappings. For example, with a local AC supply
of 230V, 50 Hz, the correct transformer tapping is terminal 6 and
the correct ballast tapping is terminal 10.
3. To tap the transformer, move the 2 BROWN wires to the correct
terminal. Terminals are identified on the transformer in front of
the connection tabs.
4. To tap the ballast, move the single BROWN wire to the correct terminal.
5. Check the condition of the seal. Replace with a new one (P/N 20600020) if the seal is torn,
cracked or brittle.
6. Insert the Allen screws through all holes in the cover and seal. Place the cover firmly against the
body.
7. Adjust the straight sides of the seal so that they stick out a little bit, just enough so that you can
feel the seal when you run a finger across the joint.
8. Cross-tighten the cover bolts. The correct torque for these bolts is 3 N.m (2.2 Ft-Lbs). With this
torque, the seal will be compressed by about one-third.
Changing voltage and frequency settings, 277 V supply
1. Make sure the Exterior 600 is isolated from AC power. Remove the 10 Allen screws from the rear cover
plate. Pull off the plate and seal.
2. Locate the BROWN wire that connects the mains filter to the transformer. Move this wire to the
transformer terminal labelled for the desired setting, 230 or 277 V. Do not move the brown wire
that leads to the ballast.
3. To tap the ballast, move the single BROWN wire to terminal 7 for 60 Hz operation, or to terminal
10 for 50 Hz operation.
4. Replace the cover as described in the previous procedure.
Local AC Transformer Ballast
Frequency Voltage Setting Terminal Setting Terminal
50 Hz 218-241 V 230 V see label 230 V / 50 Hz 10
265-290 V 277 V see label
60 Hz 218-241 V 230 V see label 227 V / 60 Hz 7
265-290 V 277 V see label
Ballast Trans-
former

9ACPowerConnection
Wiring the mains lead
The Exterior 600 is equipped with a 1.8-meter (5.9 ft.) length of 3-conductor 0.75 mm2(~18 AWG) electrical cable for
connection to the AC power supply. See “Changing the mains lead” on page 27 if another lead is required.
WARNING!
For protection from dangerous electric shock, the fixture must be grounded
(earthed). The AC mains supply shall be fitted with a fuse or circuit breaker
and ground-fault protection.
1. Verify that the power supply is tapped for the local AC voltage and frequency.
2. Verify that the feed cable is undamaged and rated for the current requirements of all connected
devices.
3. To connect the Exterior 600 to an electrical outlet or cable, install an appropriate grounding-type
cord cap on the mains lead. Connect the yellow/green wire to ground (earth), the brown wire to
live (hot), and the blue wire to neutral. The above table shows some possible pin identification
schemes; if the pins are not clearly identified, or if you have any doubts about proper installa-
tion, consult a qualified electrician.
4. Consult a qualified electrician if the Exterior 600 is to be connected directly to building wiring.
There shall be a switch in the circuit to turn power off when the fixture is not in use or is being
serviced.
Wire (EU) Wire (US) Pin Marking Screw (US)
brown black live “L” yellow or brass
blue white neutral “N” silver
yellow/green green ground green

10 Exterior 600
section 4
DATA CONNECTION
This section describes how to connect fixtures to a controller and other devices, and how to terminate the data link. For
data connection, the Exterior 600 has a dual 1.8 meter (5.9 ft.) 24 AWG cable with locking 3-pin XLR connectors.
DATA PIN-OUT
Pin 1: shield Pin 2: signal - (cold) Pin 3: signal + (hot)
Recommended cable
Use only cable designed for RS-485 devices. The cable shall be suitable for outdoor use. It shall have low capacitance
and a characteristic impedance of 85 to 150 ohms. It shall be electrically shielded and have at least 1 twisted pair of
wires. The minimum wire size is 0.2 mm (24 AWG) for runs up to 300 meters (1000 ft.) and 0.322 mm (26 AWG) for
runs up 500 meters (1640 ft.).
Warning! The fixture is not supplied with a weatherproof XLR connectors. If these
connectors are exposed to water, moisture can be drawn up the inside of the
cables due to the vacuum effect from the heat generated during operation.
When installing the product outdoors, always ensure that the fixture is
protected from water ingression from inside its data cable by:
• Protecting the connectors on the data cable in a weatherproof housing (or a
weatherproof electrical junction box), or
• Using IP65 rated XLR cable and connectors (such as those produced by Neutrik), or
• Replacing the supplied cable with one that connects directly inside the fixture.
Building the data link
To connect the controller
1. DMX controllers: Connect a data cable to the controller’s data output. If the cable has a 3-pin male
plug and the controller has a 5-pin female socket, use a 5-pin male to 3-pin female adaptor cable (P/N
11820005) or replace the 3-pin plug with a 5-pin plug. The pin-out is the same for 3-pin and 5-pin
plugs. Pins 4 and 5 are not used.
Martin RS-485 protocol controllers (3032): First, connect a 3-pin “swapper” cable (P/N 11820006) to
the controller’s data output; then, connect a regular data cable to the swapper cable. A swapper cable
connects pin 2 to pin 3 and pin 3 to pin 2.
2. If the controller is located in a central position between 2 or more fixtures, you may split the link
into branches using a splitter such as the Martin 4-Channel Opto-Isolated RS-485 Splitter/Amplifier.
Do not use a “Y” connector to split the link.
3. Lead the data cable from the controller to the first fixture. Plug the cable into the fixture cable
with the male XLR connector. If the cable from the controller has a 5-pin plug, replace it with a 3-
pin plug or insert a 5-pin male to 3-pin female adaptor cable (P/N 11820005).
To connect additional fixtures
1. Connect the output (female) of the fixture closest to the controller to the input (male) of the next fixture.
(If connecting to another type of fixture with reversed-polarity (pin 3 cold), such as the PAL 1200, insert
a swapper cable between the two fixtures.)
2. Continue connecting fixtures output to input. Up to 32 fixtures may be connected on a serial link.
If more fixtures are required, use another controller output, if available, or an RS-485 amplifier.